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Capitalization Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) Tonight’s dinner was delicious: the prime rib was exceptionally tasty.
 B) Tonight’s dinner was delicious: The prime rib was exceptionally tasty.
 C) Tonight’s dinner was delicious: the Prime rib was exceptionally tasty.
 D) Tonight’s dinner was delicious: the Prime Rib was exceptionally tasty.

2. 

 A) I plan to take a chemistry course and calculus 1 next semester.
 B) I plan to take a chemistry course and Calculus 1 next semester.
 C) I plan to take a Chemistry course and calculus 1 next semester.
 D) I plan to take a Chemistry course and Calculus 1 next semester.

3. 

 A) She closed the letter with the words, “with love, Rhonda.”
 B) She closed the letter with the words, “With love, Rhonda.”
 C) She closed the letter with the words, “With Love, Rhonda.”

4. 

 A) I can’t wait until the winter rains stop.
 B) I can’t wait until the Winter rains stop.

5. 

 A) Our department will be handling the fliers for next week’s event.
 B) Our Department will be handling the fliers for next week’s event.
 C) Our Department will be handling the fliers for Next Week’s event.

6. 

 A) Her essay was titled “You are what you eat.”
 B) Her essay was titled “You are What You Eat.”
 C) Her essay was titled “You Are What You Eat.”

7. 

 A) Let me put it this way: you have to pass that test or there will be consequences.
 B) Let me put it this way: You have to pass that test or there will be consequences.

8. 

 A) She has traveled to over 40 states during the past 12 years.
 B) She has traveled to over 40 States during the past 12 years.

9. 

 A) The governors and senators will be in attendance.
 B) The Governors and senators will be in attendance.
 C) The governors and Senators will be in attendance.
 D) The Governors and Senators will be in attendance.

10. 

 A) Will you be taking a course in spanish or science next year?
 B) Will you be taking a course in Spanish or science next year?
 C) Will you be taking a course in spanish or Science next year?
 D) Will you be taking a course in Spanish or Science next year?


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